Victorian 14ct Gold, Opal, Diamond & Ruby ‘Butterfly’ Brooch

This fabulous, large, antique, gold and natural gemstone butterfly brooch from the late 1800’s, has been beautifully made and decorated with four impressive and very colourful, large pear-shaped opals for the wings, four old-cut diamonds for the body, a large ruby for the head and two small garnets for the eyes, all set in 14ct gold. The estimated weight of the gemstones is: 4 x cabochon cut opals, 2 = 5,08ct & 2 = 2,48ct and 4 x old-cut diamonds = 0,32cts and a natural round ruby = 0,54ct. Sadly one of the smaller opals has a crack through it, otherwise this wonderful brooch is in great condition with a secure pin and roll-over safety clasp. The brooch measures 4,7cm x 3,5cm and weighs 12,9g.

This scarce brooch comes with a detailed valuation, with a replacement of R84 700, a copy of which is listed in the photographs. (The valuation was done by a very reputable Gemmologist but doesn’t take antiquity and rarity into consideration).